Nursery Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Chef to join their dedicated team in Bromsgrove. In this full-time role, you'll prepare nutritious meals for children while adhering to food safety standards, with no evenings or weekends required. Enjoy a competitive salary package along with great benefits including holiday pay, childcare discounts, and a supportive working environment that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday Day Off

Full chef whites provided

Onsite parking

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Capability to prepare high-quality meals.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and provide high-quality, nutritious meals for children.
• Comply with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices and policies.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety

Meal Preparation

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

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Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef/Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Bromsgrove are excited to rustle up a Nursery Chef on a full-time basis… no evenings or weekends required! As a Chef at Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS-accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day. You will have the opportunity to give feedback on the menus and offer suggestions. You will work alongside a fantastic team of outstanding practitioners, all dedicated to giving children the best start in life.

This position is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £25,200 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Birthday Day Off - An additional paid day off for your birthday, to do what you love the most.
• Uniform - Full chef whites are provided.
• Parking - Onsite parking is provided.
• Transport links - Our Bromsgrove Centre is located right next to the train station and has great bus links as well.
• Childcare Discounts - Generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and mental health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave - We offer the first twelve weeks of maternity/family leave at basic pay and a return-to-work bonus at the end of your leave.

And much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to Work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform where you can explore discounts for your favorite places.

What can a Nursery Chef expect at a Busy Bees Nursery?

• To cook and provide high-quality, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff and comply with Busy Bees' food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Most importantly…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with excellent individuals, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. These are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is extraordinary, reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.